Jan 31, 2023
Inspired by personal experiences as a graphic design student and those of my peers, this qualitative creative thesis discusses the prevalenc
“Not feeling confident in my work makes me feel embarrassed and ashamed to show anyone my art/designs. I feel my work is an extension of myself and when I don’t feel proud of my work, it takes a toll on my self esteem as an individual. If my work isn’t worthy=I’m not worthy.”
"When discussing this idea with a local art therapist, we agreed that this could be one of the reasons why graphic designers might face increased levels of mental stress. They’re more often devoting their creative energy to capitalism and less often creating art for art’s sake, for their own enjoyment."
